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A mobile post office opened in Cedar Key to provide service to residents after the post office building was damaged by Hurricane Hermine.
Read More »Mobile Post Office Opens In Cedar Key After Hurricane Hermine’s Destruction
High Springs Children’s Ministry Scrambles to Find New Location
Witnesses of Christ Ministry High Springs downtown is searching for a new location for after-school activities after discovering that the building the ministry currently rents is for sale.
Read More »Cedar Key Digs Out Among Dead Birds And Ashes After Hermine
The aftermath of Hurricane Hermine left Cedar Key roads flooded and littered with dead seagulls Friday.
Read More »Supporters, Opponents Put Light Between Solar Measures
After voters cast their ballot for a solar initiative on Tuesday, supporters and opponents clarify differences with another solar proposal on November ballot.
Read More »Gainesville Regional Airport To Charge Local Magazines For Rack Space
The Gainesville Regional Airport is now charging publishers to distribute their magazines, which has upset many local publications.
Read More »Two Arrested During Marion County Crime Spree
Two suspects were arrested Tuesday morning during a crime spree at three convenience stores in Marion County, and a third suspect is still on the run.
Read More »UF Business Dean Stepping Down After More Than 25 Years
UF's longest-tenured dean announced his decision to step down from the Warrington College of Business after the school year.
Read More »Trash Program Could Close Lid On Hungry Bears
The chairman of the state's game commission signed an agreement with a trash and recycling firm Wednesday aimed at reducing human-bear conflicts in Northwest Florida.
Read More »Van Zant Family An Issue In North Florida House Race
Outgoing state Rep. Charles Van Zant can’t run for re-election this year because of term limits, but the socially conservative incumbent’s shadow looms over the race to replace him. That’s in large part because one of the candidates hoping to take his seat is his wife, Katherine Van Zant. Both …
Read More »Despite Abuse Claims, Grayson Staying In Florida Senate Race
Democratic leaders want Rep. Alan Grayson to go away. His ex-wife says he's abusive. Ethics questions dog him. Yet the liberal lawmaker is refusing to drop his bid for the U.S. Senate, potentially upending party hopes that moderate Rep. Patrick Murphy will emerge as the nominee against Republican Sen. Marco Rubio.
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